(Cucumis sativus) Boston Pickling is a reliable heirloom that has become the standard for canning pickles. Vigorous vines produce heavy yields of crisp 3”-6” cucumbers; the perfect size for jars!

Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus and cucumber scale.

Germination Temperature

Planting Depth

Days to Germination

Plant Spacing

Row Spacing

Sun

70-80

1/2"

5-10

12-24"

36-48"

Full

Planting Instructions:
Plant in rows or hills, planting them 1/2-1" deep. When planting in rows, sow seeds 2 to 3" apart. If you are planting in hills, plant four to five per hill. Cover very lightly with soil. Water the first day and if there is no rain, every two to three days until they germinate. After they have germinated, keep the best two to three.

Cucumbers are over 95% water. Keep them evenly moist for best results.

Plant with marigolds to deter cucumber beetles, and borage to attract bees for pollination.

Harvesting:
Pick regularly at 6" - 8" long or smaller. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit to break off. Plants stop producing if there are overly mature cucumbers on the vine. Continuous harvesting will keep the plant producing new fruits.